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Materials Engineers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$108,340
- Nashville$106,390
- Memphis$103,490
- Knoxville$96,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $108,340 | $103,360 | $80,900 | $85,047 | 91 |
| Nashville | $106,390 | $89,040 | $79,690 | $83,675 | 96 |
| Memphis | $103,490 | $85,000 | $76,740 | $81,635 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $96,890 | $83,240 | $74,490 | $76,992 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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